LEADER Case Studies Archives

Restoration of Drumboe Steam Engine and Upgrading Works to Railway Museum

by NRN | Sep 15, 2022 | LEADER Case Studies

The Donegal Railway Heritage Centre (Donegal RHC), located in Donegal Town, commemorates the operations of the various railways across County Donegal from 1863 – 1959. Housed in one of the few surviving railway stations in the county, it is committed to saving,...

International Appalachian Trail Ulster Ireland LEADER Cooperation Project

by NRN | Jul 13, 2022 | LEADER Case Studies

The International Appalachian Trail (IAT) Ulster Ireland is a 449-kilometre coast-to-coast cross-border walking trail. Beginning at Slieve League in Co. Donegal, the trail traverses four counties and finishes at the port of Larne in Co. Antrim. Along the route,...

The Galway Wool Co-op – An Inspiring Roadmap for the Native Irish Wool Industry

by NRN | Apr 20, 2022 | LEADER Case Studies

A key objective of the Irish National Rural Network (NRN) is to promote innovative and inspiring initiatives that can help people in the farming community and in rural areas to maximize the success of the objectives set out in Ireland’s Rural Development Programme...

Leahy’s Open Farm – Ice Cream and Chocolate Factory

by NRN | Apr 1, 2022 | LEADER Case Studies

Leahy’s Open Farm in East Cork officially opened to the public in 1996. Offering amenities and activities ranging from a museum and indoor play barn, to petting animals and adventure trails, the family run open farm caters for birthday parties, school tours,...

Coastal Explorers Programme

by NRN | Feb 1, 2022 | LEADER Case Studies

Have you read about the Coastal Explorers Programme in Co. Donegal yet? It features on pages 80-85 of the NRN’s LEADER Programme Case Studies Booklet, published in 2021. The Inishowen Basking Shark Study Group (IBSSG) is a member of the wider Irish Basking Shark...

Churchill Forge Project

by NRN | Dec 9, 2021 | LEADER Case Studies

A winning entry in the NRN LEADER Impact Campaign 2020, this project set out to restore and protect the heritage of forging in the Spa-Fenit area of Co. Kerry. Having acquired the Churchill Forge in 2002, LEADER initially supported the Spa Fenit Community Council...

Restoration of Drumboe Steam Engine and Upgrading Works to Railway Museum

International Appalachian Trail Ulster Ireland LEADER Cooperation Project

The Galway Wool Co-op – An Inspiring Roadmap for the Native Irish Wool Industry

Leahy’s Open Farm – Ice Cream and Chocolate Factory

Coastal Explorers Programme

Churchill Forge Project

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